Boiled Custard

By Unicorn1259

Mom's Recipe makes 1 gal.

Ingredients

• 1 dozen egg yolk
• 1/2 gallon half and half
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or a bit more
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Beat egg YOLKS REAL GOOD. add sugar, beat more. add milk. stir. Put in double boiler. Boil till it coats a spoon. Remove from heat. lt cool. Add vanilla & nutmeg. When adding to glass container, be sure to have metal spoon in it so it doesn't crack.